Podcasts about deckers brands

Brian Smith is the founder of UGG, the world-renowned brand known for their boots and other footwear. Having left his corporate career in Australia in the 1970s for sunny California, Brian was inspired by the local surf scene. Brian came up with the idea of UGG after noticing that local surfers didn't wear sheepskin boots like Australians did after cold morning surf sessions. The early days of UGG consisted of door-to-door sales, pop-up shops, and simple word of mouth marketing. Things quickly snowballed and within a decade, Hollywood figures took notice and started wearing UGG brand products for the entire world to see. Having partnered with Deckers Brands in 1995, Brian has taken UGG from a small brand sold from the back of his van into a billion dollar brand that is known the world over. Listen in!   Links: UGG: https://www.ugg.com/ Brian Smith: https://briansmithspeaker.com/

Dave Powers serves as President & CEO of Deckers Brands, a global footwear and apparel company based in Santa Barbara, Calif. His current role includes prioritizing strategic initiatives and investments to expand the global distribution footprint of Deckers Brands, while also ensuring consumers have a seamless experience when engaging directly with each channel or brand. He focuses on long-term growth and Omni Channel strategies for the company's five high-performing brands: UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, HOKA One One® and Koolaburra®. Since 2012, Dave has served in various roles at Deckers Brands, including spearheading growth initiatives for the company's brand portfolio as President of Brands and leading direct-to-consumer strategies as President of Direct-to-Consumer. Dave is passionate about consumer-led insight and innovation as well as doing great in business and doing good for people and the planet. His passion for innovation as well as improvement led by consumer insight has resulted in gains in operating margin and revenue. Dave also remains committed to sustainability as well as making a positive societal impact and leading a strong company culture. Under his leadership as President & CEO since 2016, Deckers Brands has received accolades for stellar financial performance and sustainability efforts. In 2019, Deckers was selected by Investor's Business Daily® as one of the 50 Best ESG Companies: A List of Today's Top Stocks For Environmental, Social and Governance Values. The company was also recognized by Footwear News as 2020 Company of the Year for its financial performance and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as significant charitable giving for COVID-19 relief.  In 2020, Dave was named a 2020 Businessperson of the Year by Fortune, ranking number 13 on their list of top executives. Dave has over twenty years of experience in merchandising, concept development and leadership of global retail operations at some of the industry's top brands. Prior to joining Deckers Brands, he held executive leadership roles at Converse, including four years as Vice President of Global Direct-to-Consumer where he successfully guided the expansion of the brand globally, and Timberland, where he led worldwide retail merchandising, marketing, visual and store design as well as the creation of a sustainable line of footwear and apparel. A native of New Hampshire, Dave graduated Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Now residing in Santa Barbara, Calif., he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two sons.

Getting out of the comfort zone has been the common thread in Stephanie Boudjenah-Mazoyer's career. Having left her native France as a student, she then started an international career, mainly with adidas, where she climbed the ladder across different functions and countries. She credits her background in competitive sports as the cornerstone for her relentlessness.  Tune in to learn about: - Stephanie's career journey - Her background in competitive sports - Moving internationally, and doing so with a family - Evolving as a Leader

ESPAÑOL: Victoria Cobos es la Vicepresidenta de Operaciones EMEA en Deckers Brands con sede en Londres, Inglaterra, durante más de 2 años. Paralelamente, Victoria ha estado trabajando con gRIP Venture Studio, liderando el seminario web sobre cómo introducir startups en cadenas de suministro sostenibles y receptivas desde julio de 2020. Antes de estas asignaciones, Victoria fue directora de cadena de suministro para el norte de Europa para General Mills en Inglaterra durante más de un año. Anteriormente, fue Directora de Planificación Empresarial Integrada de Nomads Foods en Londres durante 3 años. Anteriormente inició su carrera en Unilever en Venezuela, Colombia y El Salvador desempeñando roles de Supply Chain Manager trainee y Supply Planning Manager Foods CAM. En los siguientes cinco años se desempeñó como Gerente de Planificación de Abastecimiento Alimentos y Helados Andina, y como Gerente de Capacidades de Cadena de Suministro y S&OP en Bogotá Colombia. Fue trasladada a Inglaterra para desempeñarse como Gerente de Planificación de Innovación Global AX/Lynx. Estudió Ingeniería de Producción en la Universidad Simón Bolívar de Venezuela. ENGLISH:    Victoria Cobos is the Vice President of Operations EMEA in Deckers Brands based in London, England for over 2 years. In parallel, Victoria has been working with grIP Venture Studio, leading the Webinar - Introducing Startups to Sustainable and Responsive Supply Chains since July 2020.  Before these assignments, Victoria was the Supply Chain Director of Northern Europe for General Mills in England for over a year.  Previously, she was the Director of Integrated Business Planning for Nomads Foods in London for 3 years. Before, she initiated her career in Unilever in Venezuela, Colombia, and El Salvador performing roles of Supply Chain Manager trainee and Supply planning Manager Foods CAM.  In the next five years she performed as Supply Planning Manager Foods and Ice Cream Andina, and as Supply Chain Capabilities and S&OP Manager in Bogota Colombia. She was moved to England to perform as Global Innovation Planning Manager AXE/ Lynx. She studied Production Engineering at the Simon Bolivar University in Venezuela. Discover more details here.Follow us on:Website: https://bit.ly/32bR2GrInstagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 123, February 9, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 123 titled “Great Sustainable Stocks and Funds for 2024.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 13 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10: ESG Stocks to Consider in 2024 I'm beginning this episode with an article titled Top 10: ESG Stocks to Consider in 2024. It's by Kate Birch and found on sustainabilitymag.com. Here are a few quotes by Ms. Birch on each of her picks. “1. Nvidia MSCI Rating: AAA The microchip megastar is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom… The company has built what looks like an unassailable lead in the AI race, accounting for more than 70% of AI chip sales and widely recognised as the best, not just the biggest… MSCI finds that Nvidia – when the chips are down – could do better when it comes to corporate governance. 2. Microsoft MSCI Rating: AAA Microsoft is another tech giant… getting high on AI. Savvy investment in ChatGPT's creator OpenAI has put Microsoft in pole position… Microsoft is working toward 100% renewable energy by 2025, carbon negative by 2030, and has famously set out to offset all historical carbon emissions since it was formed in 1975 by 2050. 3. Best Buy MSCI Rating: AAA The tech retail giant which has more than 1,000 stores in the US and Canada… The company has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2040 and has already reduced carbon emissions by two thirds since 2009.  Barron's has named Best Buy in the 100 Most Sustainable US Companies for six years running, this year taking 7th position. 4​​​​​​​. Adobe MSCI Rating: AAA An industry standard software for the creative industries – from design to video editing… The company has set a goal of sourcing 100% renewable energy by 2035. 5. Intuit MSCI Rating: AAA Intuit… has been praised by MSCI for its corporate governance, human capital development, and carbon emissions. You've probably heard of Intuit thanks to its accounting software QuickBooks, and it's the company behind Mailchimp and Credit Karma too.  6. Idexx MSCI Rating: AAA Most well known as a company that helps pets live longer, healthier lives via diagnostics and tech innovations, Idexx products help ensure the safety of milk and water around the world – for humans too.  Listed in the S&P 500, Idexx employs 11,000 people and has customers in more than 175 countries and territories. 7. Lam Research MSCI Rating: AAA Lam makes equipment that makes the semiconductors we all rely on, and business is booming.  Lam is adopting sustainability across its organisation as it aims to reach net zero by 2050 and use 100% renewable energy by 2030.  8. Salesforce MSCI Rating: AA Everyone has surely heard of Salesforce – the cloud-based software that handles customer relationship management (CRM) and applications focused on sales and customer service… Pre-pandemic, Salesforce was ranked AAA but that dropped to AA in November 2020 and that is where it remains… MSCI says it… is seen as a laggard when it comes to corporate behaviour. 9. POOLCORP MSCI Rating: AA Pool manufactures equipment and machinery for swimming pools, and is the largest such company in the world… Pool was upgraded from an A to AA in 2019 in recognition of efforts made to be more sustainable, especially when it comes to labour management, where MSCI says it is a leader. 10. Cadence MSCI Rating: AA MSCI does not recognise it as an ESG Laggard in any of its criteria. However, Cadence misses out on the highest ranking as it is, well, bang average on too many criteria, including carbon emissions and human capital development.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- America's Most Responsible Companies 2024 The next article is another ranking. It's titled America's Most Responsible Companies 2024. The cover article is by Nancy Cooper and seen on newsweek.com. Here are a few quotes by Ms. Cooper. “This year, we award 600 of the largest corporations in the United States, up from 500 in 2022. While that increase is noteworthy, even more so is the fact that the company in this year's 600th spot has a higher score than last year's 500th. It is also worth mentioning that 243 companies on the list have placed for at least four consecutive years, with 156 earning a spot for all five years… This year's top overall position is held by Merck (MRK) having an impressive score of 92 out of 100, with Xylem (XYL) following closely at 91.3 and HP (HPQ), which held the No. 1 position for the previous four years, maintaining a solid presence in third with a score of 90.3. Three companies stand out for scoring 100 in one of the three ESG pillars: Dell (DELL), Entergy (ETR) and Merck.'” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Best Solar Stocks to Buy Now Next, back to a familiar favorite sector with this article titled 7 Best Solar Stocks to Buy Now. It's by Jeff Reeves and appeared on money.usnews.com. Now some quotes from Mr. Reeves on his recommendations. “1. Array Technologies Inc. (ARRY) Array provides technology solutions that support solar array efficiency by moving panels to track the sun across the sky. This includes both the physical rigs as well as proprietary software that points them in the right direction at the right time… Average analyst estimates call for earnings per share to rise from $1.03 per share in 2023 to $1.27 per share in 2024. Revenue is growing nicely, too, with a projected 20% growth rate in 2024. Market capitalization: $2 billion 2. Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) Though headquartered in Canada, Canadian Solar also has significant international operations, including in the fast-growing solar marketplace of China. And unlike some of the other stocks on this list that only produce solar panels or related hardware, Canadian Solar has a global energy segment that provides the actual power generation from solar farms… This diversification into a utility-style business model provides it a bit more stability… analyst projections of 26% revenue growth in 2024. Market capitalization: $1.5 billion 3. Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) Daqo is headquartered in China… Woods Mackenzie published a report in November that stated China will have more than 80% of the world's solar manufacturing capacity through 2026. Daqo's growth rate is impressive, with total revenue of $4.6 billion in 2022 compared with about $300 million back in 2018. Market capitalization: $1.3 billion 4. Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH) Many solar investors are drawn to Enphase, both because it's larger than many dedicated solar rivals and because of its impressive 1,489% share price increase over the past five years through Jan. 25. Enphase has made a name for itself by specializing in semiconductor products known as ‘microinverters,' which convert energy captured in those cells into usable energy for homes and businesses… Truist just upgraded the stock in January, and Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage with a ‘buy' rating in the past few weeks, too.  Market capitalization: $14.5 billion 5. First Solar Inc. (FSLR) Founded in 1999… manufactures solar modules, mainly serving large-scale developers and operators of utilities or independent power grids for commercial and industrial use. The gloomy outlook for the industry in 2023 didn't take as much of a toll on First Solar, thanks to its focus on bigger customers instead of residential end-users, and its powerful position in the industry ensures it can weather short-term volatility as it looks to the future of alternative energy. Market capitalization: $15.8 billion 6. SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (SEDG) SolarEdge sells current inverter systems for solar installations, allowing the panels to produce alternating current, or AC, power that is transmissible across the energy grid. Unfortunately, the headwinds for the solar industry have been compounded by the fact that this mid-cap solar company is headquartered in Israel. As a result, shares are down a gut-wrenching 76% in the past 12 months. Market capitalization: $3.9 billion 7. Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NOVA) Sunnova installs solar arrays and energy storage solutions for homeowners and small businesses. It's modest in size… however… analysts expect more than $1 billion in total revenue in 2024 – more than 36% higher than expected 2023 sales. There's more volatility with a small and unprofitable stock… But if you want to get in on the ground floor of the residential solar rollout, Sunnova is a good option to consider in 2024. Market capitalization: $1.3 billion.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Top 5 Sustainable Funds of 2023: AI, Anybody? Now a look at some funds with this article titled The Top 5 Sustainable Funds of 2023: AI, Anybody? It's by Muskaan Hemrajani and seen on morningstar.com. Here are some points by Mr. Hemrajani on each of the funds. “To identify the top sustainable funds of 2023, we screened U.S.-based funds within the Morningstar Large Cap category that identify as sustainable investments. 1. Invesco ESG NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQMG) Return: 55.34% Morningstar Medalist Rating: Bronze Maximum Allocation: The technology sector Top Holdings: Microsoft MSFT (13.00%), Apple AAPL (11.99%) Notable: 10% portfolio weight is in AI stocks like Nvidia NVDA and Broadcom AVGO 2. ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG ETF (LRGE) Return: 45.99% Morningstar Medalist Rating: Neutral Maximum Allocation: The technology sector Top Holdings: Microsoft (9%), Amazon.com AMZN (8%) 3. Parnassus Growth Equity Institutional (PFPGX) Return: 45.18% Morningstar Medalist Rating: Bronze Key Driver: Successful rally in the technology sector Notable: 11% of the fund's weight is in Microsoft 4. Nuveen Winslow Large-Cap Growth ESG ETF (NWLG) Return: 43.50% Morningstar Medalist Rating: Neutral Maximum Allocation: Microsoft (13%) and the technology sector 5. BlackRock Sustainable US Growth (BESGX) (Note different versions of fund) Return: 43.42% Morningstar Medalist Rating: Neutral Maximum Allocation: Microsoft (12.77%) and the technology sector.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Stocks Poised for Success in the Sustainable Fashion Trend Now this article will particularly interest those of you who are fashion conscious! It's titled 3 Stocks Poised for Success in the Sustainable Fashion Trend by Shane Neagle and found on investorplace.com. Now some quotes. “Embrace these three sustainable fashion stocks for a greener future… 1. Lululemon Athletica (LULU) The company makes fashion products designed for health-conscious and active consumers. 2. Deckers Outdoor (DECK) In its commitment to sustainability, Deckers Brands has made significant strides in recent years. 3. Columbia Sportswear (COLM)” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order. 1. Title: Maximizing Tax Deductions: 3 Charity-Friendly Stocks to Consider on investorplace.com. By Faizan Farooque. 2. Title: Eco-Friendly Tax Breaks: 3 Green Stocks to Buy Now on investorplace.com. By Gabriel Osorio-Mazzilli. 3. Title: There's Still Strong Interest in Sustainable Investing on etftrends.com. By Todd Shriber. 4. Title: 3 Once-in-a-Lifetime Renewable Energy Stocks With Unprecedented Surge Potential on investorplace.com. By Matthew Farley. 5. Title: Solar Surge: 3 Stocks to Light Up Your Portfolio in 2024 on investorplace.com. By Jeremy Flint. 6. Title: VEGN growth and expansion plans on etfexpress.com. By Fiona Nicolson. 7. Title: 7 Stocks Benefiting from the Massive Shift to Clean Energy on investorplace.com. By Ian Cooper. 8. Title: Top 5 Solar Energy Stocks to Buy in 2024 for Green Investing! On youtube.com. By Ai Motive Mingle. 9. Title: Just Capital's 2024 Overall Rankings on justcapital.com. By Just Capital. 10. Title: The 3 Most Undervalued Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy in February 2024 on investorplace.com. By Ian Cooper. Additional Articles from the UK and Australia 1. Title: 5 Renewable Energy Companies in the UK to Know on builtin.com. By Abel Rodriguez. 2. Title: 3 ethical ASX shares poised to outperform in 2024 on fool.com.au. By Bernd Struben. 3. Title: What were Pearler's 5 most popular ESG ETFs in 2023? On raskmedia.com.au. By Nick Nicolaides. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “Great Sustainable Stocks and Funds for 2024.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these deeply troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. And, again, please look at my new totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com. Tell me what you think! I'll talk to you next on February 23rd. Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Dave Powers serves as President and CEO of Deckers Brands, a global footwear and apparel company where he focuses on the company's five high-performing brands: UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, HOKA One One® and Koolaburra®. Prior to Deckers, he held executive leadership roles at Converse and Timberland, where he led worldwide retail merchandising, marketing, visual and store design as well as the creation of a sustainable line of footwear and apparel. In Today's Episode with Dave Powers: 1. The Unlikely CEO of a Global Footwear Company: How did Dave make his way into the world of consumer and fashion from the ground up? Why did Dave never think he was the type of person to be a CEO? What does Dave know now that he wishes he had known when he started his career? 2. From $1.1M Acquisition to $1.4BN Revenues: The Hoka Story: Why did Deckers acquire Hoka for $1.1M? What did they see in this, at the time, futuristic running shoe that no one else saw? Was the growth of Hoka linear or were there needle-moving moments that propelled the brand? What did they do so right that led to their success? What would Dave have done differently in the Hoka journey if he had his time again? 3. From $14.7BN Acquisition to Oprah's Favourite: The UGG Journey: How much of a needle mover was it for UGG when Oprah added it to her list of favourite items? Why did UGG go through a tough period? What did they do wrong? What does it take to resurrect a brand? How can they bring UGG back to life and make it cool? 4. From Abercrombie to LVMH: An Analysis of the Industry: How does Dave analyse the rise and fall of Abercrombie and Hollister? Where did it go wrong? What does Dave believe LVMH are the best in the world at? What does he learn from them? How important is it for consumer companies to have a hero product? How can consumer companies scale to mass markets without losing their core audience?

Ken Pilot interviews Dave Powers, Presidet & CEO of Deckers Brands, a global footwear and apparel company based in Santa Barbara, Calif.His current role includes prioritizing strategic initiatives and investments to expand the global distribution footprint of Deckers Brands, while also ensuring consumers have a seamless experience when engaging directly with each channel or brand. He focuses on long-term growth and Omni Channel strategies for the company's five high-performing brands: UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, HOKA One One® and Koolaburra®.Since 2012, Dave has served in various roles at Deckers Brands, including spearheading growth initiatives for the company's brand portfolio as President of Brands and leading direct-to-consumer strategies as President of Direct-to-Consumer.Dave is passionate about consumer-led insight and innovation as well as doing great in business and doing good for people and the planet. His passion for innovation as well as improvement led by consumer insight has resulted in gains in operating margin and revenue. Dave also remains committed to sustainability as well as making a positive societal impact and leading a strong company culture.Under his leadership as President & CEO since 2016, Deckers Brands has received accolades for stellar financial performance and sustainability efforts. In 2019, Deckers was selected by Investor's Business Daily® as one of the 50 Best ESG Companies: A List of Today's Top Stocks For Environmental, Social and Governance Values. The company was also recognized by Footwear News as 2020 Company of the Year for its financial performance and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as significant charitable giving for COVID-19 relief. Most recently, in 2023, Deckers was named on Newsweek's list of America's Greenest Companies and Just Capital's Most Just Companies list.In 2020, Dave was named a 2020 Businessperson of the Year by Fortune, ranking number 13 on their list of top executives. Dave also ranked on the list of Barron's Top CEOs of 2023.Dave has over twenty years of experience in merchandising, concept development and leadership of global retail operations at some of the industry's top brands. Prior to joining Deckers Brands, he held executive leadership roles at Converse, including four years as Vice President of Global Direct-to-Consumer where he successfully guided the expansion of the brand globally, and Timberland, where he led worldwide retail merchandising, marketing, visual and store design as well as the creation of a sustainable line of footwear and apparel.A native of New Hampshire, Dave graduated Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Now residing in Santa Barbara, Calif., he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two sons.Some Key Takeaways of the Podcast Episode are:1.    Career Evolution: Dave Powers began his career journey with a background in designing apparel and marketing. He transitioned from a rough patch working odd jobs to eventually joining Levi's and later the Gap. His experience ranged from starting in the stores to moving up the ladder, gaining valuable knowledge in merchandising, apparel, and visual marketing.2.    Transition to Footwear: Despite not considering himself a footwear guru initially, Dave found his passion for brands and discovered his knack for merchandising, apparel, and visual marketing during his tenure at Gap. His journey ultimately led him to Deckers, where he became CEO, transitioning from the apparel side to focus on footwear brands.3.    Strategic Moves and Career Choices: Dave's career choices were influenced by both the brand and location. He made decisions based on brand appeal, creative aspirations, and opportunities presented, including moving from Timberland to Converse and finally landing at Deckers, overseeing brands like UGG, Teva, and Hoka.4.    Emphasis on Direct-to-Consumer (DTC): Upon joining Deckers, Dave was tasked with creating a direct-to-consumer function for the company. He highlighted the profitability of e-commerce and UGG stores, focusing on bolstering this aspect of the business, investing in global expansion, and aligning strategies for different brands within Deckers.5.    Hoka's Rise to Success: Hoka, one of Deckers' brands, experienced a significant turning point around 2018. The brand initially focused on run specialty, establishing authenticity in that market before expanding. Its success was driven by a unique combination of comfort, performance, and a growing fan base that ranged from serious athletes to individuals seeking comfort and style.6.    Brand Evolution and Staying Relevant: The discussion highlights the evolution of the UGG brand over its 25 years of existence. To keep the brand fresh, relevant, and appealing, the company focused on leveraging the brand's DNA, introducing new products, and diversifying its marketing strategies. They achieved this by introducing various styles beyond the classic UGG boot, embracing diversity in marketing, and repositioning the brand's image.7.    Marketplace Strategy and Scarcity of Inventory: A significant part of UGG's strategy involves marketplace management and creating scarcity of inventory. By limiting inventory and leveraging the brand's DNA, they've successfully created a demand for their products, ensuring that anything they create with the right UGG DNA and uniqueness sells well.8.    Transition to Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Model: There's a shift towards a Direct-to-Consumer model (DTC) away from wholesale. The goal is to achieve a 50-50 balance between the two sales channels, emphasizing the importance of having the right partners in wholesale. They aim to attract customers to DTC if they can't find products through traditional wholesale channels.9.    International Expansion: International markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, hold significant potential for growth. The company recognizes the growth opportunities in these markets, particularly in China, and is strategically focused on expanding its presence globally.10. Utilization of PR and Emerging Marketing Trends: The company has found success in PR and authentic marketing strategies, particularly through platforms like TikTok, which has become a significant game-changer, especially for UGG. Additionally, they're exploring innovative marketing techniques like connected TV and sponsorships with events like Ironman and UTMB to gain global reach and authenticity. 

James is the CIO of AllSaints. Previously, he held similar roles at Deckers Brands and Alfred Dunhill. 

El analista independiente Miguel Méndez ha respondido en directo las dudas de los oyentes de Radio Intereconomía para ayudarles a ganar dinero en bolsa. Con un Ibex al que le está costando superar la resistencia de los 9.540 puntos, el experto ha analizado el mercado y los valores que no podemos perder de vista. “A pesar de sus altibajos, sigo viendo con cariño a Fluidra, a pesar de la caída, tiene posibilidades de volver a los 18 euros”, apunta. Además de la banca, las renovables y fotovoltaicas son los otros sectores destacados de las últimas jornadas. “Me quedaría con First Solar del mercado americano, tiene posibilidades de buscar la zona de 220 dólares”, advierte, Miguel Méndez, quien también ha analizado otras compañías estadounidenses como Deckers Brands además de otras blue chips españolas como Iberdrola o Telefónica. “Está débil, hay una falta de fuerza evidente. Me mantendría al margen”, revela en torno a la operadora. Un Ibex 35 en rango lateral “Nos está costando mucho la resistencia de los 9.540 puntos, es un nivel que hemos testeado en 4 ocasiones pero tengo la sensación de que los vamos a romper”. Miguel Méndez ve síntomas de agotamiento en el Ibex 35, si bien confía en que se anime en esta recta final de las elecciones del 23 de julio y se encamine a los 9.650 puntos. El analista reconoce falta de frescura en el selectivo y recuerda a los oyentes que si invierten en un ETF del Ibex 35 pueden buscar 300 o 400 puntos.

If CEO Andrea O'Donnell's track record is any indication, Everlane is on the brink of a glow-up. Most recently, O'Donnell was president of fashion lifestyle at Deckers Brands, where she drove record levels of consumer demand and brand consideration for Ugg, among other accomplishments. “When I landed at Ugg, it wasn't the hottest brand in the universe by any stretch of the imagination. It was very much defined as a cold-weather boot, and it was my responsibility to think about the brand and the product opportunity in a different way,” she said. “And it became a thing.”  In late 2021, O'Donnell left Deckers to take on the role of Everlane CEO, a position formerly held by founder Michael Preysman. Preysman, who stepped down, now serves as the brand's executive chairman and climate lead.   Regarding what drew her to Everlane, O'Donnell credited Preysman, who she called a “bold and provocative thinker.” She also pointed to the company's strong team, growth potential and sustainability focus.  “If you want to be a progressive brand, and you want to be modern and relevant, you have to take climate change really seriously,” she said.  Now, 18 months in, her initial ideas for taking the company to the next level are coming to fruition — though the path hasn't been without obstacles. In January, Everlane laid off 17% of its corporate staff, largely within its customer service and creative teams. In a company email, it owed the cuts to “the inflationary environment and recessionary risk."  In this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, O'Donnell breaks down how she's been balancing Everlane's popular sustainability focus with her style vision for the brand. She also discusses her plans to reach profitability and tackle expansion. 

Deckers Brands (DECK) is a footwear, apparel, and accessories designer and distributor with segments including UGG, HOKA, Teva, and Sanuk brands. The direct-to-consumer or DTC segment is comprised of its e-commerce websites and retail stores. Deckers Brands (DECK) stock was upgraded to outperform from neutral and Wedbush. The analyst states that this is a high quality name that is poised to be an outperformer. George Tsilis weighs in on Deckers Brands (DECK) being a standout last earnings season as one of the only companies in coverage to raise guidance.

Getting out of the comfort zone has been the common thread in Stephanie Boudjenah-Mazoyer's career. Having left her native France as a student, she then started an international career, mainly with adidas, where she climbed the ladder across different functions and countries. She credits her background in competitive sports as the cornerstone for her relentlessness.  Tune in to learn about: - Stephanie's career journey - Her background in competitive sports - Moving internationally, and doing so with a family - Evolving as a Leader

Even though he says he doesn't want to, Twitter is now planning on taking Elon Musk to court to try and force him to buy the company for the previously agreed-upon price of $44 billion. What's the likelihood of Elon Musk being forced to buy Twitter? And for Twitter investors, has this just become a lose/lose situation? In this episode, we also discuss: Netflix's recent earnings report and why losing 1 million subscribers isn't actually a bad thing. The fallout from the Uber files leaks and the viability of the ride-sharing industry as a whole. And why the strong dollar is becoming a big problem for many companies this earnings season. Check out Anne Marie's full pitch for Deckers Brands — the owners of Uggs and Hoka — in MyWallSt for free. Just download our app for iOS or Android, or go to mywallst.com MyWallSt operates a full disclosure policy. MyWallSt staff may hold long positions in some of the companies mentioned in this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stock-club/message

On this episode, Ami Vo, at the time of recording, a Senior Recruiter at Deckers Brands, now at Nike, talks with students about the dos and don'ts of applying for positions in product creation and peels back the curtain on the hiring process. Ami Vo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amivo/ Watch these conversations on YouTube! https://bit.ly/33SVb2O   Listen to these conversations on the Highlander Podcast. https://opdd.usu.edu/podcast The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at opdd.usu.edu or follow the program on LinkedIn or Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/usuoutdoorproduct/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/opdd

Dave Powers joins us on this important episode to talk about the great behind the scenes work being done at Deckers Brands on sustainability. More than buzz words, Dave talks about the importance of how authentic leadership and culture ensures success on ESG issues. We also discuss how important purpose is to a strong workforce willing to innovate. Another must-listen episode!

Dave Powers serves as President & CEO of Deckers Brands, a global footwear and apparel company based in Santa Barbara, Calif. His current role includes prioritizing strategic initiatives and investments to expand the global distribution footprint of Deckers Brands, while also ensuring consumers have a seamless experience when engaging directly with each channel or brand. He focuses on long-term growth and Omni Channel strategies for the company’s five high-performing brands: UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, HOKA One One® and Koolaburra®. Since 2012, Dave has served in various roles at Deckers Brands, including spearheading growth initiatives for the company’s brand portfolio as President of Brands and leading direct-to-consumer strategies as President of Direct-to-Consumer. Dave is passionate about consumer-led insight and innovation as well as doing great in business and doing good for people and the planet. His passion for innovation as well as improvement led by consumer insight has resulted in gains in operating margin and revenue. Dave also remains committed to sustainability as well as making a positive societal impact and leading a strong company culture. Under his leadership as President & CEO since 2016, Deckers Brands has received accolades for stellar financial performance and sustainability efforts. In 2019, Deckers was selected by Investor's Business Daily® as one of the 50 Best ESG Companies: A List of Today's Top Stocks For Environmental, Social and Governance Values. The company was also recognized by Footwear News as 2020 Company of the Year for its financial performance and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as well as significant charitable giving for COVID-19 relief. In 2020, Dave was named a 2020 Businessperson of the Year by Fortune, ranking number 13 on their list of top executives. Dave has over twenty years of experience in merchandising, concept development and leadership of global retail operations at some of the industry’s top brands. Prior to joining Deckers Brands, he held executive leadership roles at Converse, including four years as Vice President of Global Direct-to-Consumer where he successfully guided the expansion of the brand globally, and Timberland, where he led worldwide retail merchandising, marketing, visual and store design as well as the creation of a sustainable line of footwear and apparel. A native of New Hampshire, Dave graduated Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Now residing in Santa Barbara, Calif., he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and two sons.

Remember this episode with Martha Garcia. She has 13 years of marketing experience and most recently left her position with Deckers Brands as the former Director of Global Brand Creative & Communications to be her own boss and pave her own path in an industry that desperately needs it. In this episode, Martha answers questions from Sneaker School students and talks about generational expectations, being a latina in the footwear industry and gives advice to people pursuing something they're passionate about. Follow Martha on Linkedin & Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strangeonpurpose/support

Robert Koenen is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Boxed Water Is Better, the first national company to offer a sustainable alternative to plastic water bottles. Robert is charged with expanding Boxed Water's core message in empowering consumers to make a statement that sustainability matters. In his role at Boxed Water, Robert leads the brand’s trial and awareness efforts, digital opportunities, and retail experiences.  Robert has built lifestyle brands for companies in the food, apparel, and footwear industries. Before joining Boxed Water Is Better, he worked at Deckers Brands as the Vice President for UGG Men’s and Kids in Brand Planning, Wolverine World Wide, Timberland, and Rollerblade Inc.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:  Why you should be drinking boxed water and how it’s better than bottled water Robert's career background and how he started with Boxed Water Is Better The costs associated with producing boxed water and how the company markets and educates its target audience on their product Robert talks about the company's sales on Amazon and the company website, how the production and packaging of the water carton works, and how the company was impacted by COVID-19 The Boxed Water Is Better marketing and retail plan Robert talks about expanding the company's product line Sustainability and the changes Boxed Water has been making more recently Where to learn more about Boxed Water Is Better and how to buy your own boxed water In this episode… It’s not a secret anymore: plastic takes a long time to decompose. Plastic pollution is a common problem in many countries because most items don't get recycled and end up in landfills or the ocean, harming the environment.  In a bid to reduce pollution, create a cleaner environment, give back to the planet, and provide a clean and safe alternative to plastic water bottles, Boxed Water Is Better was born. The company aims to provide clean and pure drinking water in the most sustainable way. And that’s in a box.  Robert Koenen, the Chief Marketing Officer of Boxed Water Is Better, is Steve Cleere's guest in this episode of the NexxtLevel Podcast. Robert talks about the company's mission in providing sustainable solutions for people and the environment through boxed water, how the cartons differ from milk bottles, and the company's future plans. Subscribe and Listen on: iTunes Spotify Stitcher Google Play Deezer Resources Mentioned in this episode Kitchen2Shelf Nexxt Level Marketing Boxed Water Is Better Boxed Water Is Better on Amazon Robert Koenen on LinkedIn ECOlunchbox   Sponsor for this episode... Our podcast today is sponsored by Kitchen2Shelf, the educational arm of NexxtLevel Brands. Kitchen-2-Shelf provides online and in-person courses and workshops for CPG entrepreneurs at any stage of growth. Whether you're an early-stage startup, a local growing business, or if you want to just expand your distribution to a national level, Kitchen-2-Shelf can help you learn what you need to know to grow. Visit their website to get access to some free tools that can help you understand where your business stands. Contact them today to find out how they can help you grow your brand and expand your business to reach its full potential.

He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine dubbed him The World's Fittest Man. Inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame in 1997. He has also been inducted into the USAT Hall of Fame and the ITU Hall of Fame. He was named by ESPN as "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time." He's quoted as saying “The only bad race is one you don’t learn something from.”  Our guest today is of course Mark "the Grip" Allen. Also in Today's Show: Feature Interviews Endurance News - What's New in the 303 - Video of the week   Interview with Grip: Mark “The Grip” Allen (born January 12, 1958) was voted in an ESPN poll as the “Greatest Endurance Athlete Of All Time.” Mark is a six-time winner of the IRONMAN® World Championship, the winner of the inaugural ITU Triathlon World Championship, a ten time undefeated winner of the Nice International Triathlon, and the the holder of one of the longest records in endurance sports with his 2:40:04 marathon split set in 1989. That record stood for 27 years. Mark is also the holder of a record 21 straight wins at every multi-sport distance and discipline that lasted over two seasons starting at the end of 1988 and continuing through the end of 1990. He resides in Santa Cruz, California and is the founder of Mark Allen Coaching. Mark’s passion is coaching athletes at all levels of the sport.   Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor life. Have you ever been out for a ride or a run and felt vulnerable? Or accepting a dare to do expert only terrain while skiing? You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage. Endurance News: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack Garmin is reporting that its systems are back up and running, though there may continue to be some issues as data is being processed. The company also reported it had “no indication that any customer data, including payment information from Garmin Pay, was accessed, lost or stolen” during the cyberattack that took down their systems. Hoka Continues to Be Deckers’ Rising Star as COVID-19 Becomes a Boon to Sales Hoka One One continues to power parent Deckers Brands. Sales at the running shoe brand rose 37.1% to $109 million in the first quarter — as novice runners and elite athletes alike increasingly turned to the outdoors for leisure exercise amid lockdowns — making it the only banner in the Goleta, Calif.-based corporation’s roster to record an increase in sales for the three months ended June 3. Today, Deckers announced a loss per share of 28 cents, compared with last year’s loss of 67 cents. Sales, on the other hand, improved 2.3% to $283.2 million. Market watchers had anticipated an adjusted loss of $1.11 per share and revenues of $257.84 million.   What's New in the 303: Without Limits Productions Stroke N Stride first event was last night.   Corporate Fitness Challenge with Virgin Pulse This past Monday our company started our Corporate Fitness Competition.  Teams of 5 register on this website to compete against teams of 5 throughout the company.  There are 91 teams.  The winning team is the one with the most cumulative steps over 6 weeks.  They have a conversion that takes how many minutes and the intensity of an activity and converts it to steps. For example, 1 minute of Body Building translates to 118 steps.  Cycling for 1 minute at 10-13 mph is 157 steps.  Cycling for 1 minute at 20+mph is 315 step.  A 10 mile run is about 17K steps.  The have a cap of 30K per day.  So the most a team can get each day is 150K/day.  I've done 30K per day for 4 days.  I have to keep this up for 5 1/2 more weeks. I did a conversion on an IRONMAN of 1:10 swim, 5:45 bike and a 4:30 marathon.  About an 11:30 Ironman. Swim 14700 Bike 108000 Run 53000 Total of 175,000 steps   Video of the Week: Best two Ironman moments.1989 Dave Scott and Mark Allen and 2010 McCormack and Raeler Ironwar - 1989 Dave Scott v Mark Allen (Full Movie).m4v Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine dubbed him The World's Fittest Man. Inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame in 1997. He has also been inducted into the USAT Hall of Fame and the ITU Hall of Fame. He was named by ESPN as "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time." He's quoted as saying “The only bad race is one you don’t learn something from.”  Our guest today is of course Mark "the Grip" Allen. Also in Today's Show: Feature Interviews Endurance News - What's New in the 303 - Video of the week   Interview with Grip: Mark “The Grip” Allen (born January 12, 1958) was voted in an ESPN poll as the “Greatest Endurance Athlete Of All Time.” Mark is a six-time winner of the IRONMAN® World Championship, the winner of the inaugural ITU Triathlon World Championship, a ten time undefeated winner of the Nice International Triathlon, and the the holder of one of the longest records in endurance sports with his 2:40:04 marathon split set in 1989. That record stood for 27 years. Mark is also the holder of a record 21 straight wins at every multi-sport distance and discipline that lasted over two seasons starting at the end of 1988 and continuing through the end of 1990. He resides in Santa Cruz, California and is the founder of Mark Allen Coaching. Mark’s passion is coaching athletes at all levels of the sport.   Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor life. Have you ever been out for a ride or a run and felt vulnerable? Or accepting a dare to do expert only terrain while skiing? You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage. Endurance News: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack Garmin is reporting that its systems are back up and running, though there may continue to be some issues as data is being processed. The company also reported it had “no indication that any customer data, including payment information from Garmin Pay, was accessed, lost or stolen” during the cyberattack that took down their systems. Hoka Continues to Be Deckers’ Rising Star as COVID-19 Becomes a Boon to Sales Hoka One One continues to power parent Deckers Brands. Sales at the running shoe brand rose 37.1% to $109 million in the first quarter — as novice runners and elite athletes alike increasingly turned to the outdoors for leisure exercise amid lockdowns — making it the only banner in the Goleta, Calif.-based corporation’s roster to record an increase in sales for the three months ended June 3. Today, Deckers announced a loss per share of 28 cents, compared with last year’s loss of 67 cents. Sales, on the other hand, improved 2.3% to $283.2 million. Market watchers had anticipated an adjusted loss of $1.11 per share and revenues of $257.84 million.   What's New in the 303: Without Limits Productions Stroke N Stride first event was last night.   Corporate Fitness Challenge with Virgin Pulse This past Monday our company started our Corporate Fitness Competition.  Teams of 5 register on this website to compete against teams of 5 throughout the company.  There are 91 teams.  The winning team is the one with the most cumulative steps over 6 weeks.  They have a conversion that takes how many minutes and the intensity of an activity and converts it to steps. For example, 1 minute of Body Building translates to 118 steps.  Cycling for 1 minute at 10-13 mph is 157 steps.  Cycling for 1 minute at 20+mph is 315 step.  A 10 mile run is about 17K steps.  The have a cap of 30K per day.  So the most a team can get each day is 150K/day.  I've done 30K per day for 4 days.  I have to keep this up for 5 1/2 more weeks. I did a conversion on an IRONMAN of 1:10 swim, 5:45 bike and a 4:30 marathon.  About an 11:30 Ironman. Swim 14700 Bike 108000 Run 53000 Total of 175,000 steps   Video of the Week: Best two Ironman moments.1989 Dave Scott and Mark Allen and 2010 McCormack and Raeler Ironwar - 1989 Dave Scott v Mark Allen (Full Movie).m4v Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Director of Innovation at Deckers Brands, Chris Hillyer, joins us to catch up on where the fashion world is right now with regards to digital materials. Are more companies adopting this technology as a serious path to a quicker and more efficient product development process? What are the limitations? Do those limitations even need to be overcome for this to make business sense? Chris provides answers to all these questions and more.

Chris Hillyer of Deckers Brands and Nicoline van Enter of the Footwearists join us to talk about some key tech and tools changing how brands are designing and developing footwear. This fun and insightful discussion covers a wide range of issues and is sure to make you think differently about the future of footwear!

Back in the studio for this episode we're joined by three retailers covering feet, handbags and vintage. David Williams is the Senior Director of Direct to Consumer, EMEA and Japan for Deckers Brands and we hear about the multichannel business, skills and working in Japan. Deckers brands comprise Ugg, Teva and Hoka. Rhea Jeffery is the Head of eCommerce at Beyond Retro and we hear of the global scale of the business, their "Rag Pickers", sustainability, and the role of data is planning the myriad trends and supply chain challenges. Rachel Glynn is the head of ecommerce at Radley and we hear about the brand's journey from Camden Market stall in London to a global brand that blends luxury with playfulness.  Vera Hartmuth is Marketing Director at Salesforce and joins us as co-host for the first time! Welcome, Vera :)   Run time: 50 minutes.   Information: David Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwilliams-ecommerce-and-omnichannel-director/ Rhea Jeffery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheajeffery/ Rachel Glynn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelglynn/ Vera Hartmuth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-hartmuth-7405962/ Ian Jindal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianjindal/ and www.twitter.com/ianjindal   Recorded on location in London, UK at Spiritland Studios. Episode photo credit: Ian Jindal. 

This year TEDxSantaBarbara will produce its first series of Salons. TEDx Salons are different than our main event in the Fall and is designed to focus on a single topic by watching a series of curated TED Talks. In this podcast, TEDxSantaBarbara Executive Producer Mark Sylvester is talking with Michael Mongold, the Director of Information Security at Santa Barbara-based Deckers Brands about Privacy in a Salon we're calling. "Who's Watching Us?" This conversation with Michael is a sneak peek into the upcoming Salon. He's co-curated a list of Talks that we'll watch, and then he'll lead us in conversations, helping us understand the nuances of privacy. Join us for this special evening, May 28th, starting at 6:30. The event will be at the Impact Hub's Chapala Center at 1221 Chapala in Downtown Santa Barbara. Tickets are $20 and available at https://TEDxSantaBarbara.com/salons.

Chris Hillyer, Director of Innovation at Deckers Brands, joins Shoe-In to unveil the innovative aspects and game-changing tools of the emerging Material Exchange (www.material-exchange.com) website under development by PTC, FDRA, and Substance.  Jasmine shocks Matt and Andy with her amazing Fashion Footwear in Focus segment that confidently declares that suede shoes are in even during the Summer. According to Jasmine, everyone is incorporating suede in their summer collection including Deckers' brand Koolaburra.

How has innovation in materials rejuvenated the footwear industry? The jump from mountaineering to shoe design ; and how creating a digital materials library will bring about a revolution for the entire global textile eco-system. Hosted by David Wilcox.

Upon graduation from UCSB, Doug Otto decided he wanted to surf, rather than taking a job. To pay his bills, he began making flip flops in his garage. He turned this humble beginning into Deckers Brands, an International, public company, generating billions in sales from brands it owns such as UGG, Teva, Sanuk, HOKA, and Ahnu. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32699]

Upon graduation from UCSB, Doug Otto decided he wanted to surf, rather than taking a job. To pay his bills, he began making flip flops in his garage. He turned this humble beginning into Deckers Brands, an International, public company, generating billions in sales from brands it owns such as UGG, Teva, Sanuk, HOKA, and Ahnu. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32699]

Upon graduation from UCSB, Doug Otto decided he wanted to surf, rather than taking a job. To pay his bills, he began making flip flops in his garage. He turned this humble beginning into Deckers Brands, an International, public company, generating billions in sales from brands it owns such as UGG, Teva, Sanuk, HOKA, and Ahnu. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32699]

Upon graduation from UCSB, Doug Otto decided he wanted to surf, rather than taking a job. To pay his bills, he began making flip flops in his garage. He turned this humble beginning into Deckers Brands, an International, public company, generating billions in sales from brands it owns such as UGG, Teva, Sanuk, HOKA, and Ahnu. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32699]

Upon graduation from UCSB, Doug Otto decided he wanted to surf, rather than taking a job. To pay his bills, he began making flip flops in his garage. He turned this humble beginning into Deckers Brands, an International, public company, generating billions in sales from brands it owns such as UGG, Teva, Sanuk, HOKA, and Ahnu. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32699]

Upon graduation from UCSB, Doug Otto decided he wanted to surf, rather than taking a job. To pay his bills, he began making flip flops in his garage. He turned this humble beginning into Deckers Brands, an International, public company, generating billions in sales from brands it owns such as UGG, Teva, Sanuk, HOKA, and Ahnu. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Business] [Show ID: 32699]

“A name introduces you to the experience.” In short, words and the stories we create with them matter. Jonathan Littman would know. He’s named just a few things over the years. As the author and co-author of nine books he’s a leading thinker on how innovation happens and how brands can use storytelling to create narratives that snowball. As you can imagine, I couldn’t wait to chat with Jonathan on this week’s episode of the On Brand podcast. About Jonathan Littman Jonathan Littman is the co-author of The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation, two bestsellers about the legendary design strategy firm IDEO that have combined international sales of over 700,000 copies. Jonathan has been nominated for a Pulitzer, won two Computer Press Awards, and a New York Press Club Journalism Award and the Peter Lisagor Award for Exemplary Journalism. He is the author and co-author of nine books, including two popular books about famous computer hackers, The Fugitive Game and The Watchman. A former Contributing Editor for Playboy, Jonathan has also written for the Los Angeles Times Magazine and Forbes and numerous technology and business publications. He is currently launching SmartUp.life, the innovation hub, an online resource for inspiration, creativity and innovation generation for companies and individuals. Jonathan is the founder and CEO of Snowball Narrative and leads innovation, branding, and publishing projects. Clients include Gillette, Estee Lauder, Garmin, Sony, M31, TrendHunter, Lululemon, Leadership Business Consulting, Gap, and Deckers Brands. Jonathan has given numerous keynotes, executive briefings, and seminars in the United States and Canada on innovation, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. He has also made more than a hundred appearances on television and radio on such national shows as All Things Considered, Fresh Air, Talk of the Nation, CNN, Fox, ESPN, and CNBC. As We Wrap … Recently Sean Carpenter of Coldwell Banker gave a shout-out to our Justin Foster episode. Thanks for listening Sean! Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you’d like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. Last but not least … Subscribe to the podcast – You can subscribe to the show via iTunes, Stitcher, and RSS. Rate and review the show – If you like what you’re hearing, head over to iTunes and click that 5-star button to rate the show. And if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review. This helps others find the podcast. OK. How do you rate and review a podcast? Need a quick tutorial on leaving a rating/review in iTunes? Check this out. And don’t forget that this podcast is brought to you by our Brand Driven Digital events series, learn more about Digital Strategy Boot Camp and the industry leading Social Brand Forum now. Until next week, I’ll see you on the Internet!

Angel Martinez is a leader in product marketing, innovation and future trends. He returns to his alma mater, UC Davis, recounting his business journey through Reebok, Keen and now Deckers Brands. Holding senior positions has given him insights into what makes effective leaders. He argues that it is necessary for leaders to lead through a highly developed sense of compassion and empathy. Only when people truly believe that a leader understand their real needs and are committed to seeing those needs met can one begin to harness the power of the collective genius that is at the core of every organization's potential. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 28928]

Angel Martinez is a leader in product marketing, innovation and future trends. He returns to his alma mater, UC Davis, recounting his business journey through Reebok, Keen and now Deckers Brands. Holding senior positions has given him insights into what makes effective leaders. He argues that it is necessary for leaders to lead through a highly developed sense of compassion and empathy. Only when people truly believe that a leader understand their real needs and are committed to seeing those needs met can one begin to harness the power of the collective genius that is at the core of every organization's potential. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 28928]